Josephine Silva
Toronto
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Toronto EyeLid Surgery, adept in leading surgical procedures with a focus on patient safety and meticulous care. Demonstrated excellence in fostering teamwork and collaboration, alongside critical thinking, ensuring high-quality care delivery. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes and clinic performance through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Toronto EyeLid Surgery
Toronto
09.2021 - Current
- Execute scrub and circulating duties during surgical procedures, ensuring meticulous sterile processing and strict adherence to infection control standards.
- Monitor patients' vital signs during surgical procedures and respond promptly to any changes or complications, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Administer medications and intravenous fluids as per physician orders and established protocols, maintaining compliance with the College of Nurses of Ontario's guidelines.
- Accurately document all patient care activities and vital information in electronic medical records to ensure thorough, up-to-date patient history.
- Engage in consultations with patients to provide comprehensive information about surgical options, fostering informed decision-making.
- Provide compassionate and thorough pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure patient recovery and comfort throughout the surgical process.
- Foster effective communication with patients, team members, and surgeons to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality care delivery.
- Adhere rigorously to health and safety standards, actively participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and overall clinic performance.
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Southlake Regional Health Centre
Newmarket
05.2020 - Current
- Deliver meticulous and purposeful care to a diverse patient cohort, integrating cultural and medical intricacies with precision and finesse
- Employ a systematic and structured approach to bedside shift reports, facilitating optimal communication and ensuring seamless continuity of care
- Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, orchestrating comprehensive treatment plans, management strategies, and outcome assessments
- Execute evidence-based nursing interventions, leveraging comprehensive patient assessments and meticulous care plans
- Provide attentive and proficient bedside and personal care, attending to all facets of patients' daily routines to foster holistic well-being
- Demonstrate exceptional proficiency in delivering pre-operative and post-operative care to surgical patients, exhibiting expertise in advanced wound dressing techniques
- Maintain scrupulous and comprehensive documentation of patient care activities, employing utmost accuracy and meticulousness in both manual and electronic records
- Exhibit advanced competence in providing comprehensive psychiatric care, encompassing astute medication administration, acute mental status assessments, and proactive guidance in identifying protective factors and formulating short- and long-term goals
- Champion the promotion, advocacy, and preservation of patients' rights, health, and safety, employing a tireless dedication and expert proficiency
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON04.2023
Diploma - Nursing
Georgian College
Barrie, ON12.2019
Diploma -
Nantyr Shores Secondary School
Innisfil, ON06.2014
Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Empathy and Compassion
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Communication and Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, College of Nurses (03/01/244)
- Registered Practical Nurse License, College of Nurses (03/01/20)
- Coronary Care 1, Sheridan College (05/05/21)
- Intravenous Therapy Certificate, Georgian College (06/01/19)
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Toronto EyeLid Surgery
09.2021 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Southlake Regional Health Centre
05.2020 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ontario Tech University
Diploma - Nursing
Georgian College
Diploma -
Nantyr Shores Secondary School
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